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Cumulative Damage and Life Prediction Models for High-Cycle Fatigue of Metals: A Review by Hectors, Kris, De Waele, Wim

“…Fatigue design of engineering structures is typically based on lifetime calculation using a cumulative damage law. The linear damage rule by Miner is the…”
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An X-FEM based framework for 3D fatigue crack growth using a B-spline crack geometry description by Hectors, Kris, De Waele, Wim

“…This paper presents an X-FEM based iterative framework for numerical simulation of three-dimensional fatigue crack propagation. To accurately describe the…”
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DIC Based Strain and Damage Analysis of Large Scale Steel to Composite Adhesive Joints Subjected to Tension and Compression Loading by Jaiswal, Pankaj R., Kumar, Rahul Iyer, Trumper, Richard, De Waele, Wim

“…This paper reports an experimental study of the mechanical response to tensile and compressive force of large scale steel to composite joints adhesively bonded…”
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Fracture mechanics and hot spot stress‐based fatigue life calculation: Case study for a crane runway girder by Hectors, Kris, Chaudhuri, Somsubhro, De Waele, Wim

“…This work presents the case study of a welded overhead crane runway girder. A full‐shell global finite element model was developed and validated using strain…”
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Study on the definition of equivalent plastic strain under non-associated flow rule for finite element formulation by Safaei, Mohsen, Yoon, Jeong Whan, De Waele, Wim

“…•Definitions of equivalent plastic strain for non-AFR are comprehensively studied.•A new simplified method for non-AFR is proposed to maintain the accuracy…”
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Assessment of hyperelastic material models for the application of adhesive point-fixings between glass and metal by Dispersyn, Jonas, Hertelé, Stijn, Waele, Wim De, Belis, Jan

“…For the investigation of adhesive point-fixings a computationally demanding finite element model is required. The accuracy of the numerical results depends…”
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Mode I Stress Intensity Factor Solutions for Cracks Emanating from a Semi-Ellipsoidal Pit by Saeed, Hasan, Vancoillie, Robin, Mehri Sofiani, Farid, De Waele, Wim

“…In linear elastic fracture mechanics, the stress intensity factor describes the magnitude of the stress singularity near a crack tip caused by remote stress…”
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An evolutionary anisotropic model for sheet metals based on non-associated flow rule approach by Safaei, Mohsen, Lee, Myoung-Gyu, Zang, Shun-lai, De Waele, Wim

“…•Evolution of anisotropy was evaluated by the non-associated flow rule based model.•Material parameters were defined as polynomial functions of equivalent…”
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An Overview of Estimations for the High-Cycle Fatigue Strength of Conventionally Manufactured Steels Based on Other Mechanical Properties by Motte, Robin, De Waele, Wim

“…Due to the time-consuming and costly nature of high-cycle fatigue experiments, correlations between fatigue strength and mechanical properties obtained through…”
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An ANN Hardness Prediction Tool Based on a Finite Element Implementation of a Thermal–Metallurgical Model for Mild Steel Produced by WAAM by Cheng, Jun, Ling, Yong, De Waele, Wim

“…WAAM has emerged as a promising technique for manufacturing medium- and large-scale metal parts due to its high material deposition efficiency and automation…”
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Modeling of Hydrogen-Charged Notched Tensile Tests of an X70 Pipeline Steel with a Hydrogen-Informed Gurson Model by Depraetere, Robin, De Waele, Wim, Cauwels, Margo, Depover, Tom, Verbeken, Kim, Hertelé, Stijn

“…Hydrogen can degrade the mechanical properties of steel components, which is commonly referred to as "hydrogen embrittlement" (HE). Quantifying the effect of…”
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Digital Image Correlation for Measuring Full-Field Residual Stresses in Wire and Arc Additive Manufactured Components by Boruah, Dibakor, Dewagtere, Nele, Ahmad, Bilal, Nunes, Rafael, Tacq, Jeroen, Zhang, Xiang, Guo, Hua, Verlinde, Wim, De Waele, Wim

“…This study aims to demonstrate the capability of the digital image correlation (DIC) technique for evaluating full-field residual stresses in wire and arc…”
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Crack driving force prediction in heterogeneous welds using Vickers hardness maps and hardness transfer functions by Naib, Sameera, De Waele, Wim, Štefane, Primož, Gubeljak, Nenad, Hertelé, Stijn

“…•Standardized equations (transfer functions) to convert of hardness to constitutive properties are assessed using SE(T) specimens.•Crack driving force (CTOD)…”
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Effects of Fixture Configurations and Weld Strength Mismatch on J -Integral Calculation Procedure for SE(B) Specimens by Štefane, Primož, Hertelé, Stijn, Naib, Sameera, De Waele, Wim, Gubeljak, Nenad

“…This work presents the development of a -integral estimation procedure for deep and shallow cracked bend specimens based upon plastic factors for a butt weld…”
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Weldability of Additively Manufactured Powder Bed Fusion 316L Stainless Steel Using Arc and Laser Welding by Faes, Koen, Nunes, Rafael, Probst, Florian, Ceuppens, Robin, De Waele, Wim

“…The use of additive manufacturing for metallic materials presents a wide range of possibilities for industrial applications. The technology offers several…”
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Comment on the Paper Entitled “A New Cumulative Fatigue Damage Rule Based on Dynamic Residual S-N Curve and Material Memory Concept” by Peng Z., Huang H., Zhou J. and Li Y. Published in Metals (2018; 8 (6): 456) by Hectors, Kris, De Waele, Wim

“…Dear Editors, [...]…”
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Electromagnetic Pulse Welding of Tubular Products: Influence of Process Parameters and Workpiece Geometry on the Joint Characteristics and Investigation of Suitable Support Systems for the Target Tube by Faes, Koen, Kwee, Irene, De Waele, Wim

“…In this experimental research, copper to steel tubular joints were produced by electromagnetic pulse welding. In a first phase, non-supported target tubes were…”
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Open-Access Experiment Dataset for Fatigue Damage Accumulation and Life Prediction Models by Hectors, Kris, Vanspeybrouck, Dennis, Plets, Jelle, Bouckaert, Quinten, De Waele, Wim

“…This work addresses the lack of focus on verification and comparison of existing fatigue damage accumulation and life prediction models on the basis of large…”
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Impact Assessment of Dynamic Loading Induced by the Provision of Frequency Containment Reserve on the Main Bearing Lifetime of a Wind Turbine by Singh, Narender, Boruah, Dibakor, De Kooning, Jeroen D. M., De Waele, Wim, Vandevelde, Lieven

“…The components of an operational wind turbine are continuously impacted by both static and dynamic loads. Regular inspections and maintenance are required to…”
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Influence of the Process Parameters on the Properties of Cu-Cu Ultrasonic Welds by Faes, Koen, Nunes, Rafael, De Meester, Sylvia, De Waele, Wim, Rubino, Felice, Carlone, Pierpaolo

“…Ultrasonic welding (USW) is a solid-state welding process based on the application of high frequency vibration energy to the workpiece to produce the internal…”
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